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New York Times: In Net Neutrality Discussion, Lawsuits Loom Large

CDT’s President, Nuala O’Connor, spoke at the FCC Roundtables held to foster a discussion on next steps for net neutrality. The New York Times reports on the topics covered. 

Nuala O’Connor, president and chief executive of the Center for Democracy & Technology, was one of several participants who favored a hybrid approach, using elements of both Title II and Section 706 to outlaw blocking of and discrimination against web applications by Internet service providers.

But focusing on whether or not a given approach is more likely to attract litigation “is not the way to make a rule,” Ms. O’Connor said. “We should look at the principles we are concerned about and act.”

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